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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,553.08, 33,886.62 and 13,947.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,553.08, 33,886.62 and 13,947.48 is: 19,249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,553.08 : 33,886.62 = 13,947.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,553.08/33,886.62 = 13,947.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,553.08x = 33,886.62 × 13,947.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,553.08x = 472,632,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,632,954.72/24,553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249.44

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